Description
A delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts glazed with a spicy maple sauce, served alongside fragrant coconut jasmine rice. This American fusion dish balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or other hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coconut Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade and marinate chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Sriracha, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Cook the coconut rice: Combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and caramelized on the outside.
- Glaze the chicken: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer until slightly thickened, coating the chicken evenly with the spicy maple glaze.
- Serve: Plate the coconut rice, top with the glazed chicken breasts, and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, broil the cooked chicken for 1-2 minutes to further caramelize the maple glaze.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to modify the spiciness according to your preference.
- Coconut rice can be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
